This video that explains that the FDA does not regulate chemicals in cosmetics. It is very difficult to even identify a chemical in cosmetics because they can hide particular chemicals under 'color' and 'fragrance' (trade secrets such as a the color additives or fragrance additives are not required to be labeled). This video explains the inspiration for www.cosmeticsdatabase.com a website that allows people to learn about each product that they use and rank its safety based on certain criteria.




This is a news video explaining that reiterates the fact that chemicals in personal care items are not regulated. We use several personal care items a day and this explains the studies that were conducted that link certain chemicals to cancers.